How opposition is beneficial to our authentic Christian life

For it must needs be, there is an opposition in all things ~ 2 Nephi 2:11

… it is as necessary that we should have difficulties to contend with, in order to make intelligent provision for our spiritual concerns, as it is that we should have the winter frosts and stormy weather to enable us to make discreet provision for our temporal necessities.

We live in a very fragile and vulnerable world. At any given moment, tragedy may strike us unannounced – leaving us devastated with great loss and mourning. Others struggle with vices they are no longer able to control. Still, many find themselves isolated, alone, and wondering if anyone truly cares. Each one of us are battling our own demons and face our own struggles. We question, become angry, and feel weighted down by these challenges. We are wrestling alone and in silent.

As Christians, we understand that there are going to be trials we will face. Through these trials, our faith will be increased.

How then does opposition benefit us? We know the reality of our fallen world. We know there is sin. We know that there is exposure to various trials and temptations. We understand that because of our fallen world, many have turned away from Christ. For us as Christians, there is peace and hope that many others are not fully aware of or are understanding toward.

This does not mean that we will have an easy life. This does not mean that we will not face our own struggles. What this means is how we are anchored in knowing that through these trials we are walking through, there is peace and sustaining support from our beloved Savior. If only we turn to him, even with very little faith, he will help us through those storms and those struggles.

Published by Timothy R. Berman

Timothy R. Berman works as a licensed Chemical Dependency Professional in Washington State. He has studied and written numerous articles on religious, religious philosophy, recovery, relationships, and politics.
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Jesus Christ was opposed. Paul, the apostle was. Nehemiah was. Elijah was, Abraham was. Isaac was. A lot of them. Opposition is normal, but we, Christians must not bow to opposition in order to be successful here on earth, and make it to heaven
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Timothy R. Berman works as a licensed Chemical Dependency Professional in Washington State. He has studied and written numerous articles on religious, religious philosophy, recovery, relationships, and politics.

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